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D289 DPL

1987 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

46,076 mi
Last recorded46,076 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD289 DPL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 46,076 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 46,076 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 45,842 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 45,414 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2023 45,414 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2022 44,823 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

oil cooler pipes corroded under nearside front wheel arch

Pass 13 Dec 2021 44,637 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated double knuckle ball joint all dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated double knuckle ball joint all dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 44,637 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated double knuckle ball joint all dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated double knuckle ball joint all dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 44,389 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 44,389 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 43,800 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 42,592 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 40,924 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 38,850 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 36,334 miles

Auto box cooler pipes corroding

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Service brake just achieving minimum effort

Pass 28 Nov 2014 33,978 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 33,978 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front outer sill lip with inner sill corroded and damaged slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2013 30,895 miles

Front no. plate cracked

Fuel pipes at rear corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front floor and inner sill corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 30,894 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front no. plate cracked

Fuel pipes at rear corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front floor and inner sill corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 28,977 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,010 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 27,010 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear sills undersealed

Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion front and rear discs

Fail 9 Nov 2010 26,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion front and rear discs

Fail 27 Apr 2010 26,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,748 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 25,748 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

main fuel lines corroded recommend replacements

Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,736 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 24,734 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight bind front brakes

Pass 10 Jan 2006 23,985 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 23,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 635?

Based on 51,017 MOT tests across 4,019 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
4,019
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,161
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 881
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 775
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 615
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D289 DPL is a 1987 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 1987 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 118,410 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 635 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D289 DPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 635 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D289 DPL is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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